What is the average social security check?

The average Social Security check is $1,657 per month. That equates to around half of the maximum Social Security benefit of $3,345. However, retirees and disabled workers typically receive even less than that average.

For instance, the average retiree receives $1,555 per month ($18,660 per year), while the average disabled worker receives $1,280 per month ($15,360 per year).